The Prometheus of Aeschylus is a classic play written by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, which was first performed in Athens in 472 BC. This book is an edition of the play, which includes detailed notes and commentary for the use of colleges in the United States. The play tells the story of Prometheus, a Titan who defies the gods by giving fire to humanity and is punished for his rebellion. The play explores themes of power, justice, and the struggle between the individual and society. The notes in this edition provide historical context, literary analysis, and explanations of Greek mythology and culture, making it an invaluable resource for students and scholars of ancient Greek literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.